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Nova GD-J
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Nova General Dynamics Model J Cutaway
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American heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. General Dynamics Nova design using recoverable LOx/RP-1 stage of ballistic shape with 3 million kgf engines; separation at 3,420 m/s at 93,900 m altitude; splashdown using retrorockets under 7 parachutes 1340 km downrange. Massed estimated based on tank volumes, total thrust, and first stage burnout conditions.

Status: Study 1963. Payload: 454,000 kg (1,000,000 lb). Thrust: 116,526.40 kN (26,196,177 lbf). Gross mass: 10,431,800 kg (22,998,100 lb). Height: 90.00 m (295.00 ft). Diameter: 42.40 m (139.10 ft). Apogee: 185 km (114 mi).

LEO Payload: 454,000 kg (1,000,000 lb) to a 185 km orbit.

Stage Data - Nova GD-J



Family: heavy-lift, orbital launch vehicle. Country: USA. Engines: L-6.55, M-1. Stages: Nova GD-J-1, Nova GD-J-2. Agency: Convair.
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General Dynamics advanced Nova designs
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Nova Concepts - General Dynamics
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Cutaway view of General Dynamics Nova F, H and J concepts.
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Nova General Dynamics Model J
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